Triton Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 So a ton has been developing lately, I've gotten very involved with my clubs BAP (breeders award program) - my current focus is livebearers... It took a little persuading, but the offer of an organized basement, tanks being "hidden" and lots more storage... I won... We have been doing some measurements and back and forth with design. But this is the "rough" final design Few notes: -Red blocks - gas meter (left) and electric panel (right) -Furnace has a heat vent right off of it, so by having it in the room = no need to run any ductwork -Won't be able to finish the ceiling, way too much mechanical in that section, lots of ductwork and water pipes to try to hide in a ceiling. Having spoke to a few fellow fish keepers in the area, having a dehumidifier in the room will prevent moisture problems. -I've spoken to Rachel O'Leary and a few others with rooms in a basement regarding insulating the concrete walls, many agree the benefit is not worth the risk of mold and the amount of work involved -Will probably install 2 separate breakers for this room, 1 for the heater and dehumifier, and one for the lights / air pump. -Looking into a timer based light switch to control a few of the outlets, that way I can have all the lights on a timer for like 4-6 hours a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 A auto watcher changer pls? Its looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 nah, I'm going to install siphon drains, should speed up the process of water changes a lot. Just drain them quick then top them all off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Haha, put a big hole in the middle of the room and run a hose in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 running pvc to the sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Oh, ok that's sounds better then what I was thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Got the approval from the Mrs.... now just wait till the wedding, and the build will probably start to take shape in june chibikaie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 hopefully the room will be fully functional by this coming fall. Total tanks in the room: 16 10g tanks 9 20g Longs 8 30g breeders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Will be a lot of livebearers, may dedicate the top row of 10s to shrimp, but that will depend on the budget of the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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